Broken Door Handle

[Madadd]

Has anyone had this problem? Looks like the handle has pulled free of one of the metal pegs but I am not sure if the peg comes attached to the handle or if the peg is part of the door. Trying to avoid pulling the door panels, was hoping I could just use some epoxy or better yet a dab of 5200 and call it a day.

This is the rear door

 

[Yukon&Tahoe]

I believe the "peg" is part of the handle..... as the knurl on the "insert" on "peg" would be the "nut" of the assembly. A dab of glue couldn't hurt -or- they are relatively cheap @ gmpartsdirect (my chrome one was only $51).

 

[DwDrummer]

Had 6-8 chrome ones do this. The chrome handles break quicker than the colormatched handles??

 

[Strobin]

Yup my driver chrome handle just did this last week

 

[felixgun]

My 08 Tahoe I had two break and got em replaced for free via warranty. It just happened recently on my 07 avalanche and dealer said its $200 to fix since its out of warranty. $140 for labor and $60 for the chrome handle. What a rip off!!

 

[Autbond]

My factory LTZ chrome driver's side handle did the same thing. I took it as an opportunity to change them to black because, yes, the chrome handles break easier for some reason.

 

[07Burb]

Mine are colormatched but I'm always worried about this happening to mine due to my 5 year old insisting on yanking on that handle before I've had a chance to unlock it It's just a matter of time that I'll have a handle replacement project on my hands.

 

[Goodinblack]

Dang. I am glad I don't have chrome.

 

[Madadd]

Had 6-8 chrome ones do this. The chrome handles break quicker than the colormatched handles??

Wow you must be a professional at replacing these at this point lol.


Kinda odd that the chrome ones do this so often. It sounds to me like GM needs to find a new chrome door handle supplier. I wonder if the aftermarket ones have the same issues.

Thanks for all the info guys. I'm gonna try a dab of 5200 Polyurethane and hopefully never have to worry about it again.

 

[DwDrummer]

Wow you must be a professional at replacing these at this point lol.


Kinda odd that the chrome ones do this so often. It sounds to me like GM needs to find a new chrome door handle supplier. I wonder if the aftermarket ones have the same issues.

Thanks for all the info guys. I'm gonna try a dab of 5200 Polyurethane and hopefully never have to worry about it again.

LOL! Yeah I've just about got the hang of it haha!

 

[B12]

Has anyone have a colormatched door handle break on them.

 

[Brock]

I switched out my stock chrome for plastic AM black. Wanted black and these plastic ones were the only I could find. Have replaced all at least twice. Glad they are only $20, and returned most w/ refund. And yes, I am now an expert at replacing them now!

 

[B12]

Ok yea went to the dealer today and they said it would not be under warranty.

 

[felixgun]

Ok yea went to the dealer today and they said it would not be under warranty.

When I had my 08 and still had my bumper to bumper warranty, I got one of these replaced under warranty.

 

[sumo]

i had inside door handle cable snapped. 200 for new latch assembly. I ended up taking a butt connector that fit over the 2 broken ends of the cable and crimped them. so far my fix works

 

[B12]

They said somebody broke into my car or has stolen it before, but the door handle broke in my hands.

 

[Goodinblack]

I see these broken on Escalade all the time.

 

[B12]

Yea it sucks that the dealership won't replace it.